We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For the last few generations of video game consoles, one of the mortal enemies of the comfortable, consistent gaming experience has been stick ...

Controller technology saw a significant upgrade with the advent of Hall effect joysticks and triggers. Hall effect technology is more durable and accurate than the typical potentiometer-based ...

On Feb. 19, Polygon is launching Switchboard, a newsletter that will deliver all the latest Nintendo Switch 2 news, reporting, and rumors directly to your inbox. Sign up here to get it weekly, and ...

I have not forgotten the numerous RRoD Xbox units I have paid for (and warranted via BestBuy) that I would not buy another Xbox. Even their controllers, whether inherent drift or not, are designed TO ...

The single-axis PRO-4HA joystick, a noncontacting, Hall-effect proportional output device, has a longer life than its predecessor, the potentiometric PRO-4. Features of PRO-4H include EMI resistance, ...

There are, quite literally, hundreds of different gaming controllers you can pick from these days. From the most basic and affordable options to the price-doesn't-matter best, there's something for ...

What are Hall Effect controllers? The implementation of Hall Effect joysticks - and more recently, triggers - has been a huge leap forward when it comes to the performance and longevity of PC game ...

Razer is trying something new — actually, two things. The Wolverine V3 Pro introduces Hall effect joysticks for the first time in a Razer gamepad, and it’s also the company’s first fully wireless ...

Standard HFX line of joysticks is form-fit for easy panel mounting. Available with a variety of limiter plates, handles, mounting, and output options. Seven models include two axis, two axis with ...

NYXI has launched the NYXI Warrior, a new game controller that combines Gamecube-inspired design with modern technological advancements. The controller is designed to meet the demands of gamers ...

It's all about the relative failure rate. My understanding is that drift can and does happen on pretty much any non-Hall joystick, but that the Switch Joy-Cons were ...